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Play the Arabic way!
Maqam Guitar is an accessible, practical method for guitarists and other instruments that connects you to the world of North African and Middle Eastern music.
A guide for every musician who wants to know more about Arabic music, the melodic Maqam system and microtonality.
Whether you are into tradition or more into fusion and crossover music, this book provides repertoire, melodies,
phrases, technical skills, fretboard diagrams and theoretical insight into this
magical music and the fascinating world behind it.
At the end you will be able to
play songs, Maqam solo performances and you’ll have the tools and phrases to
give your compositions and improvisations an authentic Oriental flavour.
Contains
- The Basics for all Guitars, Electric & Acoustic
- Chapters for Quarter-tone, Microtonal, Fretless Guitars
- Music Theory, Songs & Solo Performance
- Tradition & Modern Crossover
- Easy to read Notation & TAB
- Handy Fretboard Scale Diagrams
- Standard Tuning & Alternate Tunings
- Level Intermediate, Advanced
- Audio included online
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Maqam Guitar is an accessible, practical method for guitarists and other
instruments that connects you to the world of North African and Middle Eastern
music.
A guide for every musician who wants to know more about Arabic music,
the melodic Maqam system and microtonality.
Whether you are into tradition or more into fusion and crossover music, this book provides repertoire, melodies, phrases, technical skills, fretboard diagrams and theoretical insight into this magical music and the fascinating world behind it.
At the end you will be able to play songs, Maqam solo performances and you’ll have the tools and phrases to give your compositions and improvisations an authentic Oriental flavour.
Contains
- The Basics for all Guitars, Electric & Acoustic
- Chapters for Quarter-tone, Microtonal, Fretless Guitars
- Music Theory, Songs & Solo Performance
- Tradition & Modern Crossover
- Easy to read Notation & TAB
- Handy Fretboard Scale Diagrams
- Standard Tuning & Alternate Tunings
- Level Intermediate, Advanced
- Audio included online
Preview
Maqam Guitar is an accessible, practical method for guitarists and other
instruments that connects you to the world of North African and Middle Eastern
music.
A guide for every musician who wants to know more about Arabic music,
the melodic Maqam system and microtonality.
Whether you are into tradition or more into fusion and crossover music, this book provides repertoire, melodies, phrases, technical skills, fretboard diagrams and theoretical insight into this magical music and the fascinating world behind it.
At the end you will be able to play songs, Maqam solo performances and you’ll have the tools and phrases to give your compositions and improvisations an authentic Oriental flavour.
Preview
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